The ears of cats are a rather vulnerable spot. Often, owners have to deal with the fact that their pet begins to shake his head and comb his ears. Sometimes there is discharge and foul odor, and the inside of the ears becomes red and swollen. You should be aware that attempts at self-treatment can lead to a deterioration in the condition of the animal.
Instructions
Step 1
Before starting treatment for an animal, it is necessary to determine the reason why the cat's ears are sore. Improperly selected drugs can worsen the situation and lead to complete hearing loss and even disruption of the animal's brain. Only a veterinarian can establish an accurate diagnosis and prescribe the correct treatment.
Step 2
Perhaps the most common cause of ear disease in cats is infection with the sarcoptoid mite, which lives in the ear canal and feeds on the epidermis. Otodecosis - ear scabies - is accompanied by severe itching and the appearance of dark brown discharge that has an unpleasant odor. In order to alleviate the condition of the animal, it is recommended to drip 2-3 drops of warm olive or sunflower oil into the auricles. Purchase specialty medications from your veterinary pharmacy. Drops of Dect, Otibiovin, Amit, Bars, Tsipam are suitable. Gently clean the ears of the animal with cotton swabs, pre-moistened with hydrogen peroxide. Use ear drops as directed.
Step 3
Another common disease affecting cats is otitis media, an inflammation of the inner, middle, or outer ear canal. Inflammation of the external section is usually associated with untreated otodecosis. Other causes of the disease can be cold water, sulfur plug, or a foreign object trapped in the ear of the animal. Inflammations of the inner and middle ear are usually associated with staphylococcal and streptococcal infections. For the treatment of otitis media, cleaning of the ear canal with saline, special drops, and, if necessary, a course of antibiotics or surgical treatment are prescribed. You should know that with otitis media, it is forbidden to clean the ears of the animal with cotton swabs - this can worsen the condition of the cat. To treat otitis media, you can use special anti-inflammatory drops. For example, Otoferonol, Anandin, Serko. Before use, you must carefully read the instructions.
